Tesco

Crinkle cut hand cooked crisps

Barcode 5057753225452

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Yes — Crinkle cut hand cooked crisps is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations: maltodextrin (an industrially produced refined carbohydrate), unspecified flavouring, and yeast extract (a flavour enhancer). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato

A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

flavouring

Flavoring agent; may include mustard as an allergen; can be synthetic or natural.
OK

yeast extract powder. garlic powder
OK

horseradish powder

Dried, ground horseradish root used as a heat-and-flavoring spice.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

mustard powder

Ground mustard seeds, used as a spice and flavoring.

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Common questions about Crinkle cut hand cooked crisps

Is Crinkle cut hand cooked crisps ultra-processed?

Yes — Crinkle cut hand cooked crisps by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations: maltodextrin (an industrially produced refined carbohydrate), unspecified flavouring, and yeast extract (a flavour enhancer). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Crinkle cut hand cooked crisps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Crinkle cut hand cooked crisps as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.